EduKick Football Academy & Trials

Complete EduKick Football Academy’s 14-week training course and you’ll have the opportunity to experience the trials held from September 10 – December 14. But there are even more ways to get noticed like our football showcase in October!

Our venues give each of our student-players access to superior technical and athletic instructors, an excellent training regimen, and visibility among the better clubs.

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In a stunning World Cup Final, France beat Croatia 4-2, giving them a victory they have been fighting for since 2006.

Generally, France has dominated the other teams during their World Cup games, but this game was different. Croatia came out swinging and maintained control over France for the first half of the game.

However, France regained their lost footing and took back control of the field during the second half.

France’s Incredible Win

This win has given France the morale boost they’ve really needed since their defeat in 2006 and has given us some new football stars to keep an eye on. For example, 19-year-old forward Kylian Mbappé put on an amazing performance, tying as the second-highest goalscorer in the tournament and ultimately receiving the Best Young Player Award.

Kylian MbappeCredit: Vlad1988 / Shutterstock.com

Mbappé became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup and is the second teenager ever to score in a World Cup Final, an honor he shares with the famous Brazilian footballer Pelé.

Even the torrential rain in Russia couldn’t put a damper on the young French team’s enthusiasm as they celebrated their victory.

This win isn’t only important to France, but also to many ambitious young players who have the skills in their sport that could make them truly great. France’s win will inspire a new generation of players that could one day come to greatness.

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At EduKick Manchester, our goal is to build each student-athlete to be the best player – and human being – they can be. It’s no surprise then, when we have a season of successes like this one!

Since the season started, EduKick Manchester has seen thirteen players rise to the top through hard work, great coaching and intense training.

This is an EduKick Manchester record! Student-players have headed to trials with professional clubs, signed with semi-professional teams for reserves (as well as first teams!) and more.

Our academy has worked even harder this season to promote our student-athletes through small training sessions with former professional footballers like Frank Sinclair, Jon Macken and Richie Wellens (Manager at Oldham), and hosting Professional Football Association sessions to introduce our students to current players and coaches from professional clubs in the area.

This season, we’ve also taken them to two showcase events in Manchester – where they rub elbows with scouts and representatives from clubs on the lookout for up-and-coming players and fresh talent.

Want to know the names of these talented young men?

Benjamin Hjun Woong Seol – Signed for Radcliffe Borough under the management of our own Jon Macken and Frank Sinclair, making appearances in the first team for the side.

Will Brookshaw – Selected from the showcase event in October by League One, side Crewe Alexandra.

Fedor Dubrovin – Spotted by League One, side Blackpool FC at the October showcase event and has been shortlisted by their recruitment team for further observation.

Kasper Graf – Selected from the showcase event in October by League One, side Crewe Alexandra and has been attending for over a month now, awaiting a final decision on if they will offer a contract.

Chris Rumisek – Selected by semi-professional side Maine Rd for training and signed to play for their first team following the head coach watch one of the academy fixtures.

Clement Fullington – Selected by semi-professional side Maine Rd for training and signed to play for their first team following the head coach watch one of the academy fixtures.

Jaime Quinones – Selected by semi-professional side Maine Rd for training a following the head coach watch one of the academy fixtures.

Will Mullock – Represented Shropshire County representative team following the academy coaches recommendation.

Zac Lennox – Represented Shropshire County representative team following the academy coaches recommendation.

Sudesh Marner – Invited to train with League One side Oldham Athletic following the August showcase event in Manchester.

Buhle Buka – Invited to train with League One side Oldham Athletic following the August showcase event in Manchester.

Benjamin Hjun Woong Seol – Invited to train with League One side Oldham Athletic following the August showcase event in Manchester.

Kingsley Okagu – Invited to train with League One side Oldham Athletic following the August showcase event in Manchester.

These success stories are ramping up for EduKick Manchester, and we’re looking forward to even more opportunities being presented to our student-players here.

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If you’re looking for a high-quality soccer academy that will get you into the absolute best condition of your life, then EduKick Manchester is the only option that will provide you with the education and football experience of a lifetime.

Accommodations

Wondering where you’ll be staying? No worries! During the 22-week course, we offer home stay or student dormitory options. Stay with a host family, or enjoy dorm life with other EduKick student athletes!

Academics

Looking to finish high school while you continue your soccer training? With the US Online Distance Learning system, you can complete grades 8th through 12th in the comfort of your own student residence during your stay with us!

Here, at the EduKick Manchester Soccer Academy, we accept student players 16 years of age and up. We offer them the chance of a lifetime with our two 22-week courses:

June – December

January – June

Pro-Trials

In addition to EduKick’s Manchester UK’s 22-week course, there is a trial event that allows you to showcase your technical and tactical abilities. Here, professional players and scouts witness your skill on the field – opening up your career to a new world of professional opportunities.

Offered through the 22-week course is:

Daily football training with UEFA qualified coaches

Regular and competitive games against opponents ranging from local colleges all the way to professional academies

Access to a completely equipped gym, open 7 days a week

An individual and unique training session, along with a daily morning strength and conditioning session

Reports and feedback on your progress every six weeks

A unique online player profile/CV

A full training & leisure package for your program, which includes everything you need, from hoodies and jackets to shorts and socks

…and so much more!

For Cody, EduKick was a truly amazing experience! He met other boys from all over the world and made lasting friendships. The soccer training and facilities were excellent. The boys received daily training from a professional coach and from that he learned so much in terms of soccer skills and how to develop as a better player.

~ Patti d’Entremont, Mother of Cody d’Entremont (aged 17 – Canada)

In my opinion, I think both of those goals exceeded our expectations and I owe it to you guys for helping us find our way over this last year. I want to personally thank you for giving me the confidence that you always had Quinn’s best interests in mind.

You gave me total peace of mind that he was always in a safe environment where he was surrounded by well-intentioned adults who allowed Quinn to mature at his own pace. Much success for the 2013-14 season and I look forward to chatting with you more in the near future.

This September, EduKick Manchester played a tough game against Liverpool FC Foundation.

As the game kicked off, Liverpool took the lead, using an aggressive play to take possession of the ball for the first 10 minutes. But EduKick wasn’t going to be outdone so easily. As soon as they found their flow, they took control of the ball and played a passing game, playing from the back end and maintaining possession.

The game remained at an impasse, and by half time, neither side had scored.

As the second half started, EduKick kept their momentum going. However, they started to miss goals and opportunities as the game progressed. Liverpool grabbed at the chance and scored, pulling ahead 0-1.

At the end of the game, despite the EduKick team’s hard work, Liverpool came out ahead with a final score of 0-2.

“[It was] a disappointing result, we just need to have more confidence in that final third to get our shots off and have a go [sic],” said EduKick Manchester head coach Nigel Keogh. “We dominated that game and kept the ball well…If we’d have taken our chances, then we wouldn’t have been in that position. All in all pleased with the effort and performance. They were trying to do the right things, some of the play was great, and we just need to make it pay in that final third; lots to work on for the next game and plenty of positives.”

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The players at Ellesmere EduKick Manchester Academy received a nice surprise earlier this September when Richie Wellens, the former Manchester United and Leicester city star, came to visit.

Wellens’ appearance was both entertaining and informative for the boys at the academy. These potential football stars got the chance to ask Richie Wellens their burning questions during a Q&A session with him.

The students received another surprise when they got to practice with Wellens on the field during their training session. Wellens personally coached them during the field session of his visit, helping the students refine their abilities and techniques.

Wellens currently resides as the first team coach at league two-side Oldham Athletic, which makes him a superb choice for helping these students reach their full potential!

“It’s always great to have these guest sessions at our academy, but especially having Richie involved is fantastic!” said EduKick Manchester Director Mick Brennan. “Richie works a lot with our players in Manchester, and has a great understanding of our ethos in the academy and brings genuine energy and great advice to the sessions he does. The players at Ellesmere would have been able to take a lot for the afternoon with him, and hopefully we can get him along again soon to see their progress. A massive thanks to Richie for the session and talking with the players.”